Manglik dosha remedies: the simple traditional ones first, and what to check before paying for any
Traditional remedies for manglik dosha range from a free daily prayer to a full paid ritual, and the free ones come first in most traditions.
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My family astrologer says I am manglik and need an expensive puja before marriage. Are there simple remedies, and is the puja really needed?
Please share your birth date, time and place. First I check whether Mars really forms the dosha in your chart and whether it is cancelled. Then we can talk about simple practices before any paid ritual.
Short answer
Traditional manglik dosha remedies start with free practices: a daily prayer to Mars, Tuesday worship and a temple visit. Paid rituals exist too, but no remedy can promise an outcome. Confirm the dosha first, and get a second opinion before paying for any ritual. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages, and it works online from anywhere.
What are the key facts about manglik dosha?
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Traditional practices to soften Mars when it sits in a manglik house of the chart |
| Simple and free first | Prayer or mantra recitation, Tuesday worship, a temple visit |
| What costs money | Havan, priest-led pujas, gemstones, donations of goods |
| What an astrologer checks first | Whether the dosha is present at all, whether it is cancelled, and what the partner's chart shows |
| Red flags | Pressure, fear, a fixed high price, payment outside the app, a promise that the ritual works |
| Session on Kismo | From ₹15 a minute for chat or call; the first session carries 5 free minutes, no card needed |
| Where | Online, from anywhere in India or abroad |
What does an astrologer check before suggesting a manglik dosha remedy?
- Whether the dosha is in the chart at all. The astrologer confirms that Mars sits in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house, from the ascendant and from the Moon 9.
- Whether the dosha is cancelled. A study of manglik matching notes that the dosha often stands cancelled by other combinations in the chart 9, and a cancelled dosha needs no remedy.
- What the partner's chart shows. The same study notes that the partner's chart can also cancel it 9, so a remedy may not be needed for the match.
- Your exact birth time. A wrong time can move the ascendant and with it the house of Mars.
- What you can afford and what you believe. A careful astrologer starts with practices that cost nothing and fit your own faith.
What changes which manglik remedy an astrologer suggests?
- Mild or cancelled dosha. Many astrologers suggest only a simple prayer, or nothing, when Mars is weak in a manglik house or a cancellation applies.
- Before or after marriage. Before marriage the focus is usually the match; after marriage it is usually prayer and the couple's own peace of mind.
- Both partners manglik. When both charts have it, many astrologers suggest no remedy for the match at all.
- Your tradition. North Indian and South Indian families often visit different Mars temples and use different prayers.
How many manglik people actually do a remedy?
In a 2023 field study of 100 Hindu Dogra respondents in Jammu, 39 were manglik. Of those 39, 25 had done remedies for manglik dosha and 14 had not 9.
What do the classical texts say about remedies for Mars?
The simplest remedy in the texts is reciting a prayer to Mars, which costs nothing. The Navagraha Stotra attributed to Vyasa has one verse for Mars, which praises him as born of the Earth and shining like lightning 3. Many families recite it daily or on Tuesdays.
The Devi Bhagavata Purana, book 9, chapter 47, links Tuesday to the goddess Mangala Chandika. It says she was worshipped by the planet Mars, and then by people on every Tuesday 2. This is one root of the Tuesday fasts and prayers that families still keep for Mars.
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 84, describes the full ritual for any planet that troubles a chart, not for manglik dosha alone. For Mars it lists a fixed number of mantra recitations, a fire offering and a gift in charity 1. These parts take a priest, materials and time, so they cost money.
| Practice for Mars | Detail in the text | Costs money? |
|---|---|---|
| Navagraha Stotra, Mars verse 3 | One verse to Mars, the son of the Earth | No |
| Tuesday worship 2 | Mangala Chandika is worshipped on Tuesdays | No |
| Mantra recitation 1 | 11,000 recitations of the Mars mantra | No, if you recite it yourself |
| Havan, fire offering 1 | Khair wood, 108 or 28 offerings | Yes |
| Charity 1 | A bullock is the gift named for Mars | Yes |
Which temples do people visit for mangal dosh in the North and in the South?
People in the North often visit the Mangalnath temple in Ujjain, which is believed to mark the birthplace of Mars. Tuesdays are treated as especially auspicious there, and pujas are generally held between 7 AM and 3 PM 5.
People in Tamil Nadu who ask about chevvai dosham often visit Vaitheeswaran Koil, one of the nine Navagraha temples, the one linked to Mars. Its shrine of Angaraka, as Mars is called there, stands near the eastern gateway in the third precinct 4. In Telugu and Kannada homes the same idea is called kuja dosha.
How do I know if a manglik puja offer is a scam?
A manglik puja offer is a red flag when it comes with fear, pressure, a promise of results or payment outside a temple or app. In a 2025 case, Delhi Police arrested an astrologer who took nearly ₹3 lakh in several bank transfers for rituals 7.
- Never pay for an expensive puja under pressure, or because someone says your marriage depends on it.
- Get a second opinion before paying for any ritual, from an astrologer who is not selling it.
- Book temple pujas at the temple's own counter and keep the receipt, as devotees at Mangalnath do 6.
- Walk away from anyone who promises that a ritual removes the dosha for certain.
- If you were cheated online, call 1930, the national cyber crime helpline, which runs 24 hours a day 8.
Asking for money outside Kismo counts as misconduct there, and a person handles every such complaint.
What do people get wrong about this?
Belief: Every manglik must wear a red coral.
Phaladeepika only says that coral belongs to Mars, in chapter 2, verse 29 10. It does not say every manglik has to wear one, and a stone is never needed under pressure.
Belief: Waiting until 28 to marry is a sure remedy for manglik dosha.
A 2023 Jammu study found that astrologers often advise mangliks to marry after 28. The author found no astrological basis behind the delay this causes 9.
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Which astrologers can I talk to about manglik dosha?
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- Log in on kismo.app or get the app from Google Play.
- Pick an astrologer who speaks your language and works with your question.
- Share your date, time and place of birth.
- Ask by chat or call. The first session carries 5 free minutes, then each minute is billed from your wallet.
Questions worth asking in the session
- Is the dosha really in my chart, from both the ascendant and the Moon?
- Does any cancellation apply to my chart or to my partner's?
- Which simple practice would you suggest first, and why?
- If you suggest a paid ritual, what exactly is it and who performs it?
- Would you be fine with me getting a second opinion first?
What should I know before booking a session about manglik dosha?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a session cost? | Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute. A 10-minute session at ₹15 a minute costs ₹150 (October 2026). |
| Is the first session free? | 5 free minutes on the first session, no card. |
| Chat or call? | Both. You choose when you start the session. |
| Do I need an exact birth time? | It helps. Without one an astrologer can still read your Moon sign and planets by sign, or work out the time with you. |
| Is my chat private? | Your chat is not shown to other clients. How Kismo handles your data is set out in its privacy policy at kismo.app/privacy. |
| What if I am not happy? | There is no refund for a reading you did not like. Misconduct, pressure or a request for money outside Kismo is handled by a person. |
| Where does it work? | Online, from anywhere in India and abroad. People use Kismo from 80+ countries. |
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Questions people ask
What are the simple remedies for manglik dosha that cost nothing?
The simple manglik dosha remedies that cost nothing are a daily prayer to Mars, Tuesday worship or a Tuesday fast, and a visit to a temple. You can do all of them yourself, without a priest. These practices are traditional, not proven, and an astrologer should first confirm that the dosha is actually in your chart.
Can manglik dosha be removed completely with a puja?
No puja can promise to remove manglik dosha completely, because the dosha comes from where Mars sits at birth, which does not change. Astrologers describe remedies as ways to soften Mars, not erase it. Before any puja, check whether the dosha is present and whether it is already cancelled, since many charts need no remedy at all.
Are manglik remedies different for a girl and for a boy?
The traditional manglik remedies are mostly the same for a girl and for a boy: prayer, Tuesday worship, temple visits and, if chosen, a paid ritual. What differs is the match, since an astrologer reads the partner's chart too. A remedy that one family suggests only for the girl is worth a second opinion before anyone pays for it.
What can we do for manglik dosha after marriage?
After marriage, most astrologers suggest simple practices for manglik dosha, such as prayer, Tuesday worship and temple visits, done together or alone. No ritual is needed to stay married. If there is real conflict at home, a marriage counsellor or doctor helps more than any ritual, and a lawyer is the right person for legal questions.
Should I wear a red coral for manglik dosha?
You do not have to wear a red coral for manglik dosha. Wearing a gemstone is a choice, not a rule, and a good stone costs money. Ask an astrologer who is not selling stones whether it suits your chart, never buy one under pressure, and get a second opinion before paying for any gemstone or ritual.
An astrologer asked me to pay a lot for a mangal dosh puja. Is that a scam?
An expensive manglik puja demanded under pressure is a red flag. Signs of a scam are fear, a promise of results, a deadline, or payment by bank transfer outside a temple or app. Never pay under pressure, and get a second opinion first. On Kismo, asking for money outside the app is misconduct, handled by a person.
How much does it cost to ask about manglik remedies on Kismo?
Asking about manglik remedies on Kismo costs the astrologer's per-minute rate, from ₹15 a minute for chat or call. You pay from a wallet with a minimum top-up of ₹100, only the minutes you use are charged, and the first session carries 5 free minutes with no card needed. No ritual has to be bought.
Is there a remedy for mild or low manglik dosha?
Mild or low manglik dosha usually gets only a simple remedy, such as a prayer or Tuesday worship, or none at all. Many astrologers read a weak Mars, or one with a cancellation, as needing no ritual. Ask the astrologer to explain why the dosha is mild in your chart before you agree to any paid ritual.
Can I get kuja dosha remedies explained in Telugu or Kannada?
Yes, you can get these remedies explained in Telugu or Kannada on Kismo, which has astrologers in 16+ languages. You choose chat or call and talk from anywhere in India or abroad. The first session carries 5 free minutes, and after it Kismo suggests up to three other astrologers for a second opinion.
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Where do these facts come from?
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (English translation), Ch. 84 Remedial Measures from the Malevolence of Grahas, Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Devi Bhagavata Purana, Book 9, Chapter 47 (On Manasa's story, the Mangala Chandi passage), tr. Swami Vijnanananda, Wisdom Library. Accessed .
- Navagrahastotra (with meanings), attributed to Vyasa, sanskritdocuments.org. Accessed .
- Vaitheeswaran Koil, Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Accessed .
- Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Tourism. Accessed .
- Devotees throng Mangalnath on Bhaum Pradosh, Free Press Journal. Accessed .
- Astrologer held for duping IT analyst of Rs 3 lakh, The Tribune. Accessed .
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Helpline No 1930, Kerala Police. Accessed .
- Significance of Horoscope Matching in Marriages among the Hindu Dogras of Jammu District: A Sociological Analysis of Manglik Dosha (Abhinandan, The Eastern Anthropologist 76:3, 2023), Serials Publications. Accessed .
- Phala Deepika of Mantreshwara, Adhyayas 1-28 with English translation by V. Subrahmanya Sastri (Ch. 2 v. 29), Internet Archive. Accessed .
